The Team:
The Pre-Operative Assessment Unit (POAU) is part of the LGH. The unit plans and organises patients for elective surgery. The team is multidisciplinary and is part of Peri-Operative Services (which includes Admissions and Elective Surgery Access).
The Role:
The POAU administrative assistant is an integral role in the pre-op management of patient care. The administrative Assistants greets patients in the clinic, prepares files, and uses the patient administration systems (iPM) to facilitate a positive and streamlined experience.
You will need:
- Clinic hours for clerical staff are from 8am to 4:06pm. This role is 5 shifts per fortnight; however, some negotiation of hours may be considered. There is also an opportunity to increase hours temporarily at times for the successful applicant.
- This role in answerable to the ANUM and NUM and is also responsible for general clerical duties required by the RN and multidisciplinary team.
- The successful applicant will work closely with the Admissions and Elective Surgery Access nurses as well, and the POAU staff.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 April 2026.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kelly Fabian
Phone: (03) 6777 8025
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Email address: kelly.fabian@ths.tas.gov.au
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